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Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Deputy Director of Staff at HQ AETC, sharing with the Chief of Staff/Director of Staff (O8/Major General) the full scope of responsibility for directing, prioritizing, and managing the activities of the HQ AETC staff, including six coordinating staff directorates, special staff, and the commander's support staff. Responsibilities Serves as the deputy, Director of Staff at HQ Air Education and Training Command (AETC), planning, organizing, and managing the administration, activities, and integration of the HQ AETC staff. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Supervises the HQ AETC Protocol Office and Knowledge Management Office Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Represents the HQ AETC with other Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Air Force (DAF), component commands and a variety of functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with a variety of high-level offices. Balances the interest of a variety of clients, both internal and external to the organization, the DAF, DoD, and outside agencies to achieve mission goals and objectives. Directs command knowledge management activities and operations. With the Chief of Staff, establishes, implements and manages the command's Boards, Bureaus, Centers, Cells, and Working Groups (B2C2WG), Operational Planning Teams (OPTs), 7-minute drills, and a Battle Rhythm (BR) to inform and assist in the Commander's decision-making process. Serves as an advisor to the HQ AETC Commander and Deputy Commander for matters related to the Commander's staff operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled that includes wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of complex management processes and program effectiveness to include experience with knowledge and technical skills to identify and development goals and objectives, develop comprehensive project plans and when necessary, and direct ad hoc teams. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of staff functions, operations, management planning, policies, practices, regulations, and laws associated with organization structure, mission, functions, operations, policies, procedures, and practices and the concepts, theories, and practices of the specialist work performed in the subordinate organizations. 2. Comprehensive knowledge and technical skills to identify and development goals and objectives, develop comprehensive project plans and when necessary, and direct ad hoc teams. 3. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of complex management processes and program effectiveness. 4. In depth knowledge of personnel management, EEO, and safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 5. Skill and ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. 6. Skill and ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources; including skill to recognize and clearly define program deficiencies that may be eliminated through improvements or risk mitigation. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy and persuasively interact with other senior management to negotiate major issues of importance. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.